main

/meɪn/adj
Elementary
1

Of chief or leading importance; prime, principal.

2

Chief, most important, or principal in extent, size, or strength; consisting of the largest part.

3

Full, sheer, undivided.

4

Big; angry.

5

Belonging to or connected with the principal mast in a vessel.

6

Great in size or degree; important, powerful, strong, vast.

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Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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